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All good things are round. Our planet, a well-fed belly, and also peppercorns. Thanks to our cooperation with the Steiner & Kovarik chocolate factory, our chocolate balls with a small Kampot surprise inside are now also ranked among the best round things. Whenever we invent one of our new products, we try to collaborate with the best professionals available in the Czech Republic. This was also the reason why we approached Silvia Steiner and Petr Kovařídek from the Prague chocolate factory Steiner & Kovarik, whose chocolate is decorated with numerous world awards and whose customers include the Sultan of Oman himself. It is no wonder; their unique Bean-to-Bar chocolate processing concept, where the chocolate factory has full control over the entire production, is a mark of quality at first glance. We decided to complement such exceptional chocolate with the most extraordinary that .pepper..field can offer. The choice immediately fell on our green freeze-dried pepper, for which we were awarded the only gastronomic Oscar in the Czech Republic, the Golden Fork trophy at the worldwide culinary competition Great Taste. How to make real white chocolate and freeze-dried pepper? Thanks to freeze-drying, or drying by freezing, we managed to preserve the freshness and unique fresh taste of the green pepper, complemented by the light saltiness of the brine in which it is preserved before freeze-drying. Together with Steiner & Kovarik, we wrapped this treasure into an unusual white chocolate with added almonds, which gently caresses not only the tongue but also the soul. Did you know that real white chocolate actually contains more chocolate than typical dark chocolate? It only requires the manufacturer to keep the very valuable cocoa butter, which is otherwise sold to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. But Petr Kovařík does not do that, so our chocobombs are full of the highest quality and healthy cocoa butter. Do you know how "healthy" dragees taste? „ “ The dragee coating plays the absolute leading role in production. Thanks to it, these beautiful, symmetrical, velvety golden balls are created. Inside the chocolate dragee is a whole peppercorn, which gives the delicate treat a proper kick. How intense it will be is entirely up to you and your choice. In every Package, you will find three sizes of balls. While the largest ones are dominated by the taste of chocolate, gently enhanced by pepper tones in the background, the smallest balls deliver a seriously spicy ride that you will enjoy immensely. We packed everything into a luxurious gift box decorated with velvety black and bright gold colors, hinting at how luxurious the item inside is.

The delicacy of cocoa beans from South America combined with a hint of spicy flavor from Cambodia, this is exactly how the exquisite chocolates we prepare for you in cooperation with the HERUFEK chocolate manufactory can be described. We share not only your passion for perfect tastes but also the philosophy of helping people on the other side of the planet through our work. Fair trade with chocolate-pepper flavor If you browse through our assortment, you will definitely not miss the chocolates with ground peppercorns. We have prepared this delicacy for you together with Jitka and Michal Herůffek, who have been dedicated to making chocolate treats for almost ten years. Despite initial difficulties in finding the right beans, they eventually managed to discover the true cocoa treasure from Belize, Guatemala, and also the Dominican Republic. Just like us, the Herůffeks source cocoa beans directly from local farmers, which they then process in their chocolate manufactory in Čejč, South Moravia. The idea to combine our Kampot pepper with chocolate had been in our minds for a long time, and when we learned about the Herůffeks and their journey, we didn’t hesitate for a second. Red pepper with chocolate is a combination that works perfectly The Herůffeks are among those producers who definitely aren’t afraid of interesting experiments, so it was not difficult at all to agree on mutual cooperation, which resulted in three different types of delicate chocolates. The chocolates are so fantastic on the first tasting that we literally made them in the blink of an eye. Dark chocolate in combination with red Kampot pepper brings with every broken piece a trip into the deep exotic jungle among wild pepper vines and cocoa trees. Milk chocolate with pepper reminds us with its delicacy how sweet life can be. But what kind of life would it be without a little excitement? Therefore, the softness of this chocolate is complemented by red pepper, which unexpectedly enriches the milky pleasure with refined, rich tones of pepper. The grand finale is represented by white chocolate . After placing a piece of white chocolate in your mouth, a small symphony of sweet tones unfolds, complemented by fruity sharp peppery nuances that you definitely won't find in ordinary chocolate. And a little secret - with us, this white chocolate won! Have you tried it yet? Which one is your favorite? :-)

With a box of chocolates or flowers, you can never go wrong, but at the same time, these are not very original Valentine's gifts... They rather give off a sense of panic, as if they were bought in a department store half an hour before a romantic date. If you want to avoid such clichés this year and be truly original, you can give a piece of sunny Cambodia in a gift Package, which clearly says what you feel for the other person. With a pepper set, you give the chance to create the best meal Pepper from the Kampot region, rightfully considered the best pepper in the world, is an ideal gift for all cooking lovers and those who appreciate unusual flavor notes that add the perfect zest to food. But why give just pepper when you can delight your significant other with a stylish grinder? With it, you can easily freshly grind, for example, our new product in the form of  dark red pepper, which is regarded as a true unique among peppercorns. This is precisely our hot new item, an ideal gift for Valentine's Day. Simply a gift with balls!  But what to do if your partner isn't much into cooking? In that case, you can be the one who works magic and serve a meal spiced with a touch of exotic flavors during a romantic candlelit dinner. As they say, love goes through the stomach. For dessert, you can serve your other half refined flavors hidden in our delicate  nut butters and unique delicate  chocolates. And the right mood will be ensured by some of our  pepper alcohols, which contain only the highest quality ingredients. In short, a piece of distant Asia in a single glass. And what else? As is well known, pepper can stimulate blood circulation in the body and thus warm it up. If you enjoy a menu based on Kampot pepper, believe us, you definitely won't want to go to sleep after such a feast. Furthermore, quality pepper is known as an aphrodisiac that causes physical desire. So how about giving it a try? ☺

Our greatest inspiration for writing this article are our grandmothers and grandfathers, whose initial enthusiasm for Kampot pepper we still remember today. Choosing a gift for grandma is never an easy matter. Although she appreciates everything, what kind of gift should you choose to be heartfelt and so precious that she can use it every day? A Gift for Grandma for Christmas Usually, we try to make grandma’s moments of relaxation more pleasant – we give her quality coffee, relaxing pillows, subscriptions to favorite crossword puzzles, a good book, or maybe a basket of delicacies. But can we also brighten the time she spends in the kitchen? Do you think you can still surprise her in the kitchen even after so many years? Definitely yes! We remember it like it was yesterday when our grandmothers unwrapped a set with a grinder and small test tubes with Kampot pepper – and the enthusiasm was more than genuine. We are still delighted when we spot one of our first pepper grinders on their counter and when they call us to say their favorite type of pepper has run out. They get excited about every new product of ours and eagerly ask how to use it! TIP: Try giving grandma one of our pepper chocolates in collaboration with HERUFEK chocolate factory – so moments with pepper will also be associated with moments when she enjoys good coffee and treats herself to her favorite book or solves crossword puzzles! A Gift for Grandpa for Christmas Grandpas are usually interested in what good food they have on their plate. Maybe your grandpa won’t be dazzled by a beautifully wrapped gift set with personal engraving, but what he will definitely appreciate is a quality solid wood Czech Grinder. A proper manly tool is a piece of honest Czech craftsmanship that every grandpa will surely appreciate for Christmas more than just with a grateful purr. TIP: For demanding grandpas, we recommend for Christmas an acacia Grinder, which is truly crafted with precision. This Grinder represents a real love for things that remain genuine even in today’s world. And grandpa or your parents will really appreciate it for Christmas. If you want to please twice as much, give your parents a luxurious pepper alcohol for shared evenings, which they can sip together with grandma in small sips during festive moments.

You may have already been convinced that we have beautiful gifts with Kampot pepper. This Christmas, however, we faced a big challenge – what to bring to our beloved customers who already know us, pepper with us, and want to find us under the Christmas tree again this year? How will we surprise them? Delicious butters with pepper First, we got acquainted with Barenuts – Czech producers of 100% natural vegan nut butters – and it was love at first sight! Together, we created 5 flavors that are an absolute delicacy this Christmas and at the same time a delicious gift for all vegans. Besides red Kampot pepper, they mainly contain authentic flavors of Cambodia – whether creamy cashew nuts, which are so typical for this country, or freeze-dried mango, whose trees you can find in most Cambodian yards, or fragrant coconut, which will transport you to a pristine beach. Chocolate with a story Then fate brought us together with HERUFEK chocolate, which we fell in love with because it follows the same principles as we do – only the highest quality possible ingredients, directly from the grower, without added substances, and moreover with a fair trade label in organic form. The highest quality chocolate as a Christmas gift? What if it comes with the world’s best pepper? Give our white, milk, or dark chocolate bar and have a sweet Christmas that you will feel thanks to the pepper finish on your tongue for a long time! An ideal gift for gourmets but also for the whole family – our shared story with HERUFEK chocolate is depicted right on the packaging itself – who recognizes us running among the elephants? Also try Steiner & Kovarik’s chocolate balls, who haven’t been with us from the very beginning but whose collaboration we enjoy and look forward to even more! Pepper alcohol Luxury gin for Christmas, or selected beer specialties – it would be hard to find a more unique gift this year. Our limited .pepper..gin, which we produced with Landcraft in a quantity of 999 bottles, contains the most authentic elements from Cambodia. Did you miss it? No problem, there are still other types of pepper alcohol left and we keep inventing more for you! It’s truly a great gift for lovers of quality alcohol and also a perfect companion for Christmas holidays and New Year’s Eve, which you really deserve!